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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released on Sept. 3 and is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” strays from typical Marvel movies

Charlotte Dresser, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2021
This a Halloween costume that was made by Burton’s mother, which has inspired his animation aesthetic.

Racial Biases in Tim Burton movies

Andi Lowe, Staff Writer
June 17, 2021
“Friends: The Reunion” features wacky games that help the "Friends" cast reconnect with each other and viewers.

“Friends: The Reunion” evoked feelings of nostalgia in viewers

Charlotte Dresser, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2021
"Life in a Day" is a YouTube original documentary that premiered on Feb. 6, 2021 and the official video now has over 15 million views. The 80-minute film features 320,000 people who all filmed a specific day in they lives.

“Life in a Day” provides an opportunity to see the world from new perspectives

Eleanor Bergstein, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
As the first major production to adapt to shooting limitations set by the pandemic, “Malcolm and Marie” features only two actors, solely focused on capturing the verbal altercations happening on a particular night.

“Malcolm and Marie” features exceptional acting and screenwriting, raising interesting questions about storytelling

Jordan Liss-Riordan, Staff Writer
March 29, 2021
"Tom and Jerry" follows New Yorker, Kayla, in navigating her new job at a fancy hotel while having to deal with Tom and Jerry's antics. This movie failed to deliver the anticipated nostalgia viewers expect from the past "Tom and Jerry" shows.

“Tom and Jerry” failed to provide nostalgia from previous shows

Charlotte Dresser, Arts Editor
March 24, 2021
Lee Isaac Chung's "Minari" tells the story of the Yi family in 1980s Arkansas. Driven by powerful, rich characters and timely themes, the movie is a memorable one.

“Minari’ tells heartfelt story of hope

Nina Rogers, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2021
Following the final chapter of the lives of Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky, "To All the Boys: Always and Forever" struggles to portray the tropes of "senior year" movies in a meaningful way.

“To all the Boys: Always and Forever” is an anticlimactic ending to the film trilogy

Charlotte Foote, Arts Editor
March 6, 2021
"Soul" follows the journey of musician Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) on his way to get back to his body before the biggest performance of his career.

“Soul” offers thought-provoking and heartwarming escape from a pandemic-ridden world

Charlotte Dresser, Arts Editor
February 17, 2021
"Death to 2020" is a mockumentary poking fun at the crazy events of 2020 that features many well-known actors and actresses. It gave us hit-or-miss humor and characters, but it felt too soon after 2020 to be joking about events that hurt many people.

“Death to 2020” provides moderately funny humor yet was inconsiderate in regards to the seriousness of the year

Charlotte Dresser, Arts Editor
February 10, 2021
"The Social Dilemma" outlines many of the secrets behind the true nature of the social media industry, yet fails to do so productively.

“The Social Dilemma” presents relevant information yet fails structurally

Phoebe Kallaher, Arts Managing Editor
February 7, 2021
Mwosa involved current and past students in the production of her film. The movie is dedicated to them for the role they played in shaping the story.

Film teacher Thato Mwosa produces her own film, “Memoirs of a Black Girl”

Sofia Hauser, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
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